The coronavirus has also hit the national PROFFIX Swiss Bike Cup racing series hard and numerous races have had to be canceled or postponed in the first half of the year. Following the announcement of the new World Cup calendar by the International Cycling Union UCI and the first easing of the ban on events, a new calendar has been put together:

July 17-19, 2020, Leukerbad

July 24-26, 2020, Gränichen incl. Swiss Championships

August 21-23, 2020, Gstaad

The status of the races is currently being clarified. "We are very optimistic that the races will even be included in the UCI calendar and will provide UCI points," explains project manager Simon von Allmen. All races are subject to the official requirements in terms of hygiene and protective measures. "We are aware that we have to make certain compromises due to the requirements. The joy of the resumption outweighs this and we are happy to be able to offer all athletes a perspective again," continued von Allmen.

Cancellation despite easing

Leukerbad and Gränichen will be able to ride, but Savognin and Lugano will not. After lengthy discussions, the local organizing committee in Savognin has unanimously decided to cancel the PROFFIX Swiss Bike Cup 2020. "We cannot guarantee that the protective measures can be strictly adhered to during the peak season in the heart of Savognin. Especially as there are tourist attractions right next to the race course. We very much regret this decision," says local OC President Christian Züger. A postponement had also been considered, but a September race made no sense due to the planned World Cup events and other regional races.

In Savognin, a PROFFIX Swiss Bike Cup would have been on the program for the first time in many years. "Together with the local OC, we have already made a number of efforts. However, we are confident that we will be able to stage an excellent race in Savognin next year," says project manager Simon von Allmen. In 2021, the aim will also be to organize the event one week before or after the World Cup in Lenzerheide and thus offer athletes an interesting racing experience in Graubünden.The situation is similar in Lugano, where the heavy footfall in the city center and a major event like the Lugano Bike Emotions at the same time make it unthinkable to balance racing, gastronomy and tourism under the prevailing circumstances.

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